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18790. The “Nigerian Scam.” and Confidence Schemes.

This term paper is concerned with e-mails and letters, originating in Nigeria, that invite people to participate in corrupt practices for their personal benefit but are actually designed to con them out of their money through the payment of “advance fees.” The paper addresses the causes of the problem and the efforts that have been made to resolve it. It is argued that the problem should be handled by strengthening law enforcement within Nigeria rather than through outside intervention. TAGS: criminology research paper, international relations, internet, Nigerian scam essay. APA Style. 10 pages, 38 footnotes, 9 bibliographic sources. 2,366 words.

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18787. Internet (Online) Recruiting of Employees.

This paper discusses the use of corporate web sites and internet recruiting services to recruit qualified employees. The paper also addresses the challenges of the process and provides recommendations for making effective use of internet recruiting. TAGS: term paper, human resources research paper, online recruiting, hiring, internet. APA Style. 11 pages, 36 footnotes, 11 bibliographic sources. 2,571 words.

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18773. Public Relations Campaign for Xbox Halo 3.

(2033) 18773. PUBLIC RELATIONS CAMPAIGN FOR XBOX HALO 3. This paper examines the 2007 public relations campaign for the Xbox game, Halo 3, which was manufactured by Microsoft. The ROPE model is used to analyze the research, objectives, programming and evaluation of the campaign and to thereby show why it was effective. TAGS: Xbox, gaming marketing, public relations, Microsoft, video games. APA Style. 9 pages, 27 footnotes, 6 bibliographic sources. 2,106 words.

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18743. History of Trigonometry.

This paper provides an overview of the history of trigonometry, the branch of mathematics that involves the measurement of triangles in such fields as astronomy, surveying, navigation, and experimental research. The paper covers the contributions of astronomers and theorists in ancient Babylon, Egypt, Greece, Rome and India, as well as the early development of the trigonometric functions among Islamic scholars in the Middle Ages. The paper also discusses the contributions of modern-era mathematicians such as Johannes Muller, Daniel Bernoulli, and Leonhard Euler, among others. KEYWORDS: mathematics trigonometry Ptolemy hipparchus Aryabhata Euler history. APA Style. 10 pages, 51 footnotes, 7 bibliographic sources. 2,465 words.

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18727. The History of E-Commerce in the United Kingdom.

This paper traces the development of e-commerce in the UK from the mid-1990s, when the Internet became increasingly popular, to 2008. Statistical data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) is used to show the rapid growth in e-commerce among UK consumers and retailers during the period. Based on the evidence, it is expected that e-commerce will continue to expand in the UK in the upcoming future. Includes 2 tables. TAGS: ecommerce Britain history internet business UK. APA Style. 7 pages, 25 footnotes, 15 bibliographic sources. 1,674 words.

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18577. India's Broadband Policy.

. This paper provides an overview and analysis of India’s Department of Telecommunication’s (DOT) 2004 broadband policy describing a plan to increase broadband access in the county. The paper examines the implied assumption in India’s broadband policy statement that increasing technology access will inevitably lead to gains in economic and social development. The paper discusses the significance of the topic, reviews the relevant literature, presents a theoretical framework for analyzing the policy followed by a step-by-step analysis of the policy itself. The paper concludes with an overall assessment of the policy’s treatment of development issues. It is argued that India’s broadband policy fails to include consideration of various issues, including social capability, financial capability and politics, that are important to development issues. KEYWORDS: broadband internet national policy India development technology economic social issues internet access. APA Style. 28 pages, 57 footnotes, 22 bibliographic sources. 6,831 words.

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18465. Symbian, Google & Apple in the Mobile Space (A) & (B) Harvard Case Study 909055.

This paper provides a Berkeley Research case analysis and case study solution to a Harvard Business School case study by Suarez, Edelman and Srinivasan on competitive strategy in the mobile smartphone operating system industry. The case study focuses on market leader Symbian and the competitive challenges it faces from Google and Apple. The case analysis draws on information from both the primary (A) case as well as the (B) supplemental information, 909056. The paper includes background analysis, problem statement, problem analysis with five forces and SWOT, assessment of alternatives, recommendation and implementation plan. APA Style. 12 pages, 9 footnotes, 7 bibliographic sources. 3107 words.
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18418. Implementation Success or Failure Case Study.

This paper presents an analysis of a case study of problems encountered with a $52 million PeopleSoft Inc. software implementation at eight-campus Indiana University in 2004. It is argued that the implemenation has been more of a failure than a success and outlines some of the reasons why the implementation failed, focusing on the failures in program design, support, planning, and execution. Recommendations are made for IT managers. KEYWORDS: erp implementation peoplesoft case study program failure information technology. APA Style. 15 pages, 16 footnotes, 9 bibliographic sources. 3850 words.

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18416. Ebay Profile of an E-Business.

This paper provides a profile of eBay, looking in particular at eBay’s changing business model, its marketing, its strategies, the challenges it faces related to trust and security issues, and its value concept. The analysis focuses primarily on eBay’s core online marketplace operations (i.e., its auction and online sales businesses) although its Skype, PayPal, and other divisions are also discussed. The profile begins with a general overview of eBay, including its history, its three major business divisions and their operations (Marketplaces, Payments, and Communications) and its financial results. The analysis considers eBay’s shift away from a focus on sellers to a focus on buyers and its move away from auctions and towards fixed-price sales. KEYWORDS: ebay online commerce paypal skype value chain e business model online auction. APA Style. 12 pages, 26 footnotes, 16 bibliographic sources. 3,490 Words.

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18398. Microsoft’S Search Harvard Business School Case Study 9-709-461.

This paper provides a Berkeley Research case analysis and case solution to a strategic management and Internet marketing case study by Jan W. Rivkin and Eric Van Den concerning Microsoft’s efforts, beginning in 2008, to compete against Google in the search engine and Internet advertising market. The paper includes problem identification; problem analysis with background analysis, competitive analysis, and SWOT; identification and assessment of alternative solutions; recommendations; and implementation plan. KEYWORDS: case study case solution Microsoft google competitive analysis internet markets online advertising search engines competitive analysis strategy software development network effects. 12 pages, 22 footnotes, 18 bibliographic sources. 3,961 words
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18339. Can Albertsons Trounce Wal-Mart With Advanced Information Technology Case Study.

This paper provides an analysis and a case solution to a case study in Laudon & Laudon's text (Management Information Systems: Managing the Digital Firm) on the national grocery chain Albertsons. The case is concerned with Albertsons’ objective of overtaking Wal-Mart as the number one retail grocer in the U.S., and its strategy based on the use of information technology to provide customers with a more convenient shopping experience. The case is analyzed in terms of value chain, competitive forces, the role of information systems, factors that help or hinder Albertsons, and comparisons between Albertsons and Wal-Mart. It is argued that Albertsons’ vision is worthwhile and should be pursued, but it will need time to catch on with customers. Recommendations are made for how Albertsons should proceed. KEYWORDS: competition grocery stores supermarkets Albertsons Wal-Mart strategic management marketing strategy information technology case studies case solution. APA Style. 11 pages, 12 footnotes., 1 bibliographic source. 2,549 words.

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18281. Windows Vista Harvard Business Case Study 909038.

This paper provides a Berkeley Research case analysis and case solution for a Harvard Business School operations management case study by Benjamin Edelman on Microsoft’s Windows Vista operating system. Set in the year 2007, the case focuses on Microsoft’s decisions about what features to include in Vista and how to compete with the company’s own installed base of Windows XP. The paper includes problem statement, problem analysis with SWOT, identification and assessment of alternatives, recommendations and implementation plan. KEYWORDS: case studies case solution windows operating system Vista Microsoft software upgrades compatibility network effects corporate strategy software development. APA Style. 12 pages, 8 footnotes, 5 bibliographic sources.

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18264. Brightcove and the Future of Internet Television Harvard Business School Case Study 9-707-457.

This paper provides a Berkeley Research case analysis and case study solution to a popular Harvard strategic management and technology management case study by David B. Yoffie, Andrei Hagiu and Michael Slind concerning Brightcove, a technology and services provider to Internet TV content owners. The case focuses on Brightcove’s efforts to transform itself into a media distribution company. The paper includes problem identification, problem analysis with SWOT and competitive analysis, identification and assessment of alternatives, recommendation, and implementation plan. KEYWORDS: communication channels Internet media case study competitive analysis advertising brightcove case solution technology management strategy execution strategic management. APA Style. 12 pages, 14 footnotes, 10 bibliographic sources. 3,256 words.

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18250. Google, Inc.: Figuring Out How to Deal With China Case Study bab131.

This paper provides a case analysis and case solution to a 2007 Harvard Business School/Babson College strategic management case study on Google in the Chinese Internet search market. The time is mid-2005 and Google is confronted with the problem of whether or not to directly enter the Chinese search engine market and how to deal with Chinese government censorship and other restrictions placed on Chinese Internet users. The analysis includes an introduction and background section, problem statement, identification of main issues, SWOT analysis, identification and assessment of strategic alternatives, recommendations, and implementation and evaluation plan. KEYWORDS: case study google china market strategy strategic management business ethics don’t be evil corporate culture values. APA Style. 10 pages, 18 footnotes, 9 bibliographic sources. 2773 words.
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18204. Virtual Reality Training in Medicine: Sugery.

Drawing on an analytical review of the scholarly and professional medical literature, this paper considers the application of a computer-based technology in medicine: virtual reality simulators in surgical training. In the past two decades there has been explosive growth of laparoscopic and other minimally invasive surgery (MIS) techniques versus conventional open surgery procedures. MIS techniques provide benefits to patients but present challenges to surgeons. The rapid expansion in MIS has combined with surgical learning curves, ethical concerns, reductions in training surgeon hours, cost considerations, new FDA requirements, concerns over medical errors and evidence of the training effectiveness of virtual reality simulators to force a paradigm shift in how surgical residents are trained. KEYWORDS: virtual reality medicine computer technologies surgery. Strict APA Style throughout. 6 pages, 32 footnotes, 13 bibliographic sources. 1,621 words

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18193. Microsoft in China and India, 1993-2007 Harvard Case Study 9-708-444.

This paper provides a Berkeley Research case study analysis and case solution to a 2007 Harvard Business School global business and strategic management case study (9-708-444) by Tarun Khanna and Prithwiraj Choudhury. The case focuses on Microsoft’s international expansion into China and India during the period 1993-2007, considering the problems that multinational firms face in emerging markets. The case analysis includes problem statement, analysis, assessment of alternatives, recommendations and implementation plan. KEYWORDS: case studies microsoft india china globalization international expansion strategy emerging nations case solution. 12 pages, 11 footnotes, 8 bibliographic sources. 3,322 words.

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18190. Tivo 2007: Dvrs and Beyond Harvard Case Study 9-708-401.

This paper provides a Berkeley Research case study analysis and a case solution to a strategic management Harvard Business School case study (9-708-401) by David B. Yoffie and Michael Slind on DVR company TiVo. The case focuses on TiVo’s efforts to capitalize on digital convergence and to become something bigger than a consumer electronics company. The case analysis includes problem statement, analysis, assessment of alternatives, recommendations and implementation plan. APA Style. 11 pages, 9 footnotes, 8 bibliographic sources. 2,924 words.

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18189. Arrow Electronics, Inc Harvard Case Study 598022.

This paper provides a Berkeley Research case study analysis and case solution to a popular marketing and product distribution Harvard Business School case study (598022) by Das Narayandas about electronic parts distributor Arrow Electronics. This case study concerns Arrow's possible responses to a proposal from an independent distribution service to include Arrow as one of few select distributors in its proposed new Internet-based trading system. The case analysis includes problem statement, key issues, analysis with SWOT and five forces analyses, assessment of alternatives, recommendations and implementation plan. KEYWORDS: case studies electronics industry product portfolio management strategy marketing distribution internet customer relations supplier relations management case solution swot porters five forces. APA Style. 10 pages, 8 footnotes, 4 bibliographic sources. 2,578 words
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18188. Google Inc. Harvard Business Case Study 9-806-105.

This paper provides a Berkeley Research case study analysis and a case solution to a popular Harvard Business School strategic management and marketing case study (9-806-105) by Kerry Herman and Thomas R. Eisenmann on Internet search engine giant Google. The case provides an overview of Google’s history and Google’s strategy and organization as of 2006. Google’s position within a competitive Internet market is considered. The case analysis includes problem statement, analysis, assessment of alternatives, recommendations and implementation plan. KEYWORDS: case studies google corporate strategy internet search engine ipo corporate culture competitive advantage yahoo microsoft msn business history social networks globalization case solution. APA Style. 11 pages, 12 footnotes, 9 bibliographic sources.

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18185. Exel Plc--Supply Chain Management at Haus Mart Harvard Case Study 605080.

This paper provides a Berkeley Research case study analysis and case solution to a Harvard Business School operations management and logistics case study (605080) on Exel plc, global third-party logistics provider serving companies such as Home Depot among others. The case analysis includes problem statement, analysis, assessment of alternatives, recommendations and implementation plan. KEYWORDS: case studies case solution exel plc supply chain management logistics operations management outsourcing retail. APA Style. 10 pages, 8 footnotes, 6 bibliographic sources. 2,644 words.

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18182. Microsoft in 2005 Harvard Case Study 9-705-505.

This paper provides a Berkeley Research case study analysis and a case solution to a popular Harvard Business School strategic management case study (9-705-505) by David B. Yoffie, Dharmesh M. Mehta and Rudina I. Seseri on Micosoft’s strategy. The case focuses on Microsoft’s past and current strategy for sustaining competitive advantage in the global software industry. The case analysis includes problem statement, analysis, assessment of alternatives, recommendations and implementation plan. KEYWORDS: case studies microsoft corporate strategy globalization software industry strategic planning competitive advantage case solution. APA Style. 12 pages, 19 footnotes, 9 bibliographic sources. 3,111 words.

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18174. Wipro Technologies: The Factory Model Harvard Case Study 9-606-021.

This paper presents a Berkeley Research case study analysis of a Harvard Business School operations management case study (9-606-021) by Fuller and Upton on Bangalore, India-based Wipro Technologies, a software services company. The focus of the case is on Wipro’s application of Toyota’s lean manufacturing model to software services. The case analysis includes problem statement, analysis, assessment of alternatives, recommendations and implementation plan. KEYWORDS: case studies wipro outsourcing software services india lean manufacturing toyota production system. APA Style. 10 pages, 10 footnotes, 7 bibliographic sources. 2,692 words.

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18173. Carnival Cruise Lines Harvard Case Study 9-806-015.

This paper presents a Berkeley Research case study analysis of a Harvard Business School marketing and customer relations management case study (9-806-015) by Lynda M. Applegate, Robert J. Kwortnik, and Gabriele Piccolio on Carnival Cruise Lines. The case analysis includes problem statement, analysis, assessment of alternatives, recommendations and implementation plan. KEYWORDS: case studies carnival cruise leisure cruise industry customer relations management data management customer loyalty retention pricing. APA Style. 11 pages, 26 footnotes, 11 bibliographic sources.

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18172. Samsung Electronics Harvard Case Study 9-705-508.

This paper provides a case study analysis of a Harvard Business School strategic management case study by Siegel and Jinho on Korean electronics maker Samsung. The case focuses on Samsung’s efforts to maintain its strategic competitive advantage in the face of challenges from new Chinese competitors. The case analysis includes problem identification, environmental and competitive analysis, SWOT analysis, identification and assessment of strategic alternatives, strategic recommendations, and an implementation plan. KEYWORDS: case studies competitive advantage semiconductors electronics global marketing management strategy cost differentiation samsung globalization china. APA Style. 11 pages, 12 footnotes, 6 bibliographic sources. 3,269 words.

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18168. Inside Intel Inside Harvard Case Study 9-502-083.

This paper presents a Berkeley Research case study analysis and case solution to a Harvard Business School marketing strategy case study (9-502-083) by Moon and Darwell on semiconductor industry leader Intel. The time frame of the case is 2002 and global marketing director Pamela Pollace is debating whether the company should extend its highly successful but aging "Intel Inside" branding campaign to non-PC product categories like cell phones and PDAs. The case analysis includes problem identification, environmental and competitive analysis, SWOT analysis, identification and assessment of strategic alternatives, strategic recommendations, and an implementation plan. KEYWORDS: case studies intel semiconductors marketing strategy branding global advertising direct to consumer marketing globalization case solution. APA Style. 11 pages, 10 footnotes, 9 bibliographic sources. 2,730 words.

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18089. Virtual Teams in Healthcare.

This paper starts by discussing the general value of teams and the concept of team building in healthcare organizations. It then discusses the use of virtual teams (via remote connections) in healthcare. It is argued that virtual teams are beneficial and they relate to the growing trend of "telemedicine." However, virtual teams also result in certain challenges (such as misunderstandings in communication and team members feeling isolated from one another). Some techniques are suggested for overcoming these types of problems. KEYWORDS: teamwork virtual teams healthcare medicine telemedicine. APA Style. 12 pages, 24 footnotes, 9 bibliographic sources. 2,604 words.

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18053. Outsourcing It to India.

This term paper discusses the ethical issues raised by the practice of U.S. firms outsourcing IT (information technology) functions to engineers in India. The practice helps to boost the Indian economy, but it has been criticized for causing the loss of U.S. jobs. The paper argues that the outsourcing of this type of labor is actually beneficial to the U.S. economy in the long run. Some suggestions are made for the humane treatment of displaced U.S. workers. KEYWORDS: outsourcing labor economy information technology workers india. APA Style. 6 pages, 11 footnotes, 6 bibliographic sources. 1,386 words.

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17954. Sun Microsystems Case Study.

This paper provides an analysis and case solution to a case study on Sun Microsystems. The case is drawn from Hitt, Ireland, & Hoskissons Strategic Management: Competitiveness and Globalization. In 1998 Sun Microsystems, the $9.7 billion fully integrated computer company, was locked in a competitive and legal battle over control of its JAVA programming language. The legal battle had Sun as a David with a vision of a networked future poised against the industryâ€™s biggest Goliath â€“ Microsoft and the Wintel monopoly. The analysis includes an environmental analysis; a Porters Five Forces analysis; a competitive analysis; an identification and analysis of Suns business level, corporate level and competitive strategies; an identification of Sunss core competencies (tangible and intangible resources, capabilities); a value chain analysis; a financial performance appraisal; and a SWOT analysis. KEYWORDS: computer networking java programming language microsoft antitrust competition strategy case solution. 12 pages, 26 footnotes,10 bibliographic sources. 3854 words.

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17951. Cisco Systems Strategic Management Case Study.

This paper provides an analysis and a case solution of a case study on Cisco Systems. The case is drawn from Hitt, Ireland, & Hoskissons Strategic Management: Competitiveness and Globalization. The time setting is late 1997-early 1998 and the convergence of voice, data and video has begun. Cisco, the market leader in data networking, must find a way to maintain its phenomenal growth rate in revenue and profitability within the new competitive environment of convergence. The analysis includes an environmental analysis; a Porters Five Forces analysis; a competitive analysis; an identification and analysis of Ciscos business level, corporate level and competitive strategies; an identification of Ciscos core competencies (tangible and intangible resources, capabilities); a value chain analysis; a financial performance appraisal; and a SWOT analysis. KEYWORDS: case studies convergence data networking voice video data Cisco systems 3com lucent case solution. Turabian style with endnotes. 11 pages, 26 footnotes, 12 bibliographic sources. 3,406 words.

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17950. amazon.com Strategic Management Case Study.

This paper provides an analysis and case solution of a case study on Amazon.com. The case is drawn from Hitt, Ireland, & Hoskissons Strategic Management: Competitiveness and Globalization. The time is mid-1998, three years after Amazon's July 1995 founding. Yet to turn a profit, Amazon faces challenges as it struggles to achieve and maintain a sustainable competitive advantage. This case analysis considers how Amazon can best meet these challenges which include becoming profitable, integrating acquisitions and expanding product portfolio, and fending off competitors. The analysis includes an environmental analysis; a Porters Five Forces analysis; a competitive analysis; an identification and analysis of Amazon's business level, corporate level and competitive strategies; an identification of Amazon's core competencies (tangible and intangible resources, capabilities); a value chain analysis; a financial performance appraisal; and a SWOT analysis. KEYWORDS: case studies amazon online bookseller internet commerce marketing strategy five forces swot competitive strategy. Turabian style with endnotes. 12 pages, 22 footnotes, 10 bibliographic sources case solution. 3,185 words.

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17760. Dark Screen Cyber-Security: Case Study.

This paper analyzes a case study about a scenario-based cyber security exercise named Dark Screen. The case study analysis compares and discusses threats, vulnerabilities and risks; explains the concept of due diligence within the context of the case; and offers three recommendations on businesses might consider cyber-security differently. KEYWORDS: computer security case studies computer threats vulnerabilities virus term paper case solution. 7 pages, 3 footnotes, 1 bibliographic source. 1,555 words.

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17759. Microsoft Security Response Center (A): Ivey Case Study 9b01e019.

This paper analyzes and provides a solution to a Richard Ivey School of Business case study (9B01E019) by Mike Wade and Jeffrey Clayman about a suspected security vulnerability in Microsoft’s Internet Information Server (IIS) software. Key stakeholders and their major concerns are identified and discussed. The major concerns of the decision-maker are analyzed, including the ethical and practical considerations involved in cooperating with a known computer hacker to fix the problem as well as the advantages and disadvantages of making source code public to expedite fixes in the security vulnerabilities. The conclusion develops an action plan with a time-table for response. Includes an executive summary of the case study. KEYWORDS: computer security virus hacker Microsoft security vulnerabilities business ethics term paper case studies ivey business school case solution. 11 pages, 0 footnotes, 1 bibliographic source. 2,498 words.

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17734. Kodak and the Digital Revolution (A): Harvard Case Study 9-705-448.

This paper presents a Berkeley Research case study analysis and case solution of a strategic management and marketing Harvard Business School case study (9-705-448) by Gavetti, Henderson, and Giorgi on Eastman Kodak company and the digital revolution in photography. After enjoying decades of market leadership in the analog photography and film business based on a highly successful “razor blades” strategy emphasizing the sale and processing of film, Kodak confronts the challenge of the disruptive technology of digital (film-less) photography. The essay begins with a problem summary. The paper includes an analysis of external factors in the general and task/industry environment (including a five forces analysis), an analysis of internal factors, a summary SWOT analysis, identification and analysis of alternative strategies, and recommendations for action and implementation. KEYWORDS: case studies kodak digital photography revolution eastman kodak company fuji film five forces swot disruptive technology strategic management competitive analysis globalization digital cameras case solution. APA style. 9 pages, 10 footnotes, 9 bibliographic sources. 2302 words.

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17733. Apple Computer, 2006 Harvard Business Case Study 706496.

This paper presents a Berkeley Research analysis and case solution to a popular Harvard Business School case study (706496) by David B. Yoffie and Michael Slind on strategy and marketing at Apple Computer in 2006. The central problem under consideration in the case analysis is how can Apple achieve a sustainable competitive advantage which will allow it to gain market share and increase profits and revenues in the highly competitive and rapidly changing market? The case analysis includes problem definition, analysis of external factors (societal and industry), analysis of internal factors, summary SWOT analysis, identification and evaluation of three alternative strategies, and recommendations with guidelines for implementation on adoption of a new strategy based on innovation of new products and innovative changes to existing product lines. APA style. 9 pages, 16 footnotes, 13 bibliographic sources. 2301 words.

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17715. Global Warming: Is Nuclear Power Part of the Solution?

This paper provides an overview and analysis of the problem of global warming and considers whether or not nuclear power can be part of the solution to the problem. The paper begins with an overview of the problem of global warming. The analysis includes a definition of global warming, a discussion of its major aspects, a review of scientific evidence demonstrating the existence of the problem, and an overview of the likely consequences of global warming. The analysis then considers strategies and steps might be taken to begin to address the problem. The second part of the paper considers whether or not nuclear power could be part of the solution to the problem of global warming. The analysis considers the both the advantages of increased reliance on nuclear energy and the risks associated with nuclear power. KEYWORDS: global warming greenhouse gases carbon emissions nuclear power. APA Style. 17 pages, 54 footnotes, 28 bibliographic sources. 4200 words.

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17707. The Internet and Contemporary Computer Crime.

This paper provides an overview and analysis of Internet-mediated computer crimes and threats such as denial-of-service (DoS) attacks, phishing, pharming, phraud, spyware, ransomeware, and other forms of fraud and malicious hacking. The analysis discusses the scope of the overall problem and provides an overview of the latest forms and trends in Internet frauds, scams and hacking. The impact of the problem on both business and individual computer users is also considered. A concluding section considers the ethics of Internet crime from the three perspectives of deontology, utilitarianism, and relativism. KEYWORDS: internet web computer crime fraud phising pharming denial-of-service ddos spyware adware virus worm. APA Style. 12 pages, 51 footnotes, 32 bibliographic sources. 3,057 Words.

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17704. The Cost and Economic Impact of Hurricanes Katrina & Rita.

This paper provides an overview and analysis of the likely cost and economic impact of the hurricanes that hit the Gulf Coast in August and September of 2005. The investigation considers both the costs and economic impact within regions directly affected by the storms as well as the potential national and international impact of the disaster. The paper begins with a discussion of the controversy over the early estimates on Katrina’s costs and a brief overview of the difficulties in estimating costs and/or economic impact in the period immediately following a disaster. KEYWORDS: disaster hurricane storm economic impact cost energy prices. APA Style. 13 pages, 56 footnotes, 33 bibliographic sources. 3,069 words.

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17629. The Future of Computer Crime.

This paper provides an overview and analysis of computer crime, with a focus on what computer crime will be like in the future. Following a review of literature on computer crime, the analysis discusses the worst case scenario, the best case scenario, and finally, the most logical scenario for the future of computer crime. The worst case scenario involves a massive cyberterrorism attack, the best case involves the elimination of computer crime (or at least its impact) via effective countermeasures; and the most likely scenario is that computer crime will persist and expand along with the simultaneous development of effective countermeasures. KEYWORDS: computer crime cyberterrorism cybercrime hacking denial of service worms virus futurism future scenarios countermeasures. APA Style. 22 pages, 71 footnotes, 14 bibliographic sources. 5,160 words.

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17620. Digital Millennium Copyright Act (Dmca) of 1998.

This paper analyzes the aspect of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act that deals with the problem of Internet users illegally downloading and sharing copyrighted music and movie files. The paper examines four specific cases (along with other general legal actions) that are relevant to this effort: 1) the pre-DMCA case of Sony Corp. v. Universal City Studios; 2) A&M Records v. Napster; 3) MGM v. Grokster; and 4) RIAA v. Verizon Internet Services. In addition, the paper discusses the RIAA’s strategy of targeting individual users, as well as the implications of the rulings that have been made in the various cases. KEYWORDS: digital millennium copyright act dmca 1998 illegal downloading music movies business law. APA Style. 11 pages, 28 footnotes, 7 bibliographic sources. 2,572 words.

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17592. Voice Over Internet Protocol (Voip).

Following an overview of the development of the Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) which enables telephone calls to be conducted over the Internet as opposed to landlines, this paper discusses the impact of VoIP on the telecommunications industry and argues that the new technology is unlikely to literally destroy the industry, as some pessimists have predicted. It is nevertheless noted that VoIP will lead to substantial changes in the industry as the major phone companies struggle to adapt to the new realities of the marketplace and technological environment. KEYWORDS: telecommunications industry telephones voice over internet protocol voip VoIP. MLA Style. 8 pages, 19 footnotes, 7 bibliographic sources. 1,902 words.

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17554. Summary of “Technology, Technique, and the Body” by Edward Tenner.

This paper provides a summary and analysis of Tenner’s article which considers the Louis Mumford-Jacques Ellul debate over whether technique drives technological innovation or vice versa. Tenner argues that the users of technologies (as well as the inventors) play an important role in making the technologies what they are. According to Tenner, techniques change both objects and bodies, and, through the process of adopting devices, “we change our social selves.” Just as natural selection shapes the appearance of non-human animals, technology helps to shape the identity of human beings. KEYWORDS: technology society techniques ellul mumford. MLA Style. 7 pages, 0 footnotes, 1 bibliographic source. 1,620 words.

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17452. Cisco Systems Strategy.

Following a brief summary overview of the company, this paper provides a strategic analysis of Cisco Systems, looking at the company’s current strategy; its major strengths and central weaknesses; and the primary threats and opportunities in its external environment. A discussion of Cisco’s corporate and business strategy is followed by a summary S.W.O.T. (Strengths-Weaknesses-Opportunities-Threats) analysis. The second part of the paper presents recommendations for strategy and strategic adjustment at Cisco. KEYWORDS: Internet companies Cisco Systems networks IP telephony routers networking strategy. 13 pages, 43 footnotes, 25 bibliographic sources. 3084 words.

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17434. Microsoft: Total Quality Management (Tqm) Plan.

This paper provides an overview and analysis of the benefits of Total Quality Management (TQM) for Microsoft and presents a plan for the implementation of a TQM program for the company. It is argued that to ensure survival over the long-term and to best ensure that it maintain competitive advantage, Microsoft must adopt TQM systems throughout its software development and product process as well as implement TQM in its delivery of software support services to its consumer, business and institutional customers. The paper provides a thorough overview of Microsoft’s quality problems. Microsoft’s recent initiatives aimed at improving quality are examined and discussed. The benefits of implementing TQM at Microsoft are summarized. The concluding section outlines a plan for implementing a TQM program covering both software development/marketing and post-marketing customer support and service. KEYWORDS: Microsoft computer software quality management TQM customer service. 15 pages, 49 footnotes, 36 bibliographic sources. 4,150 words.

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17409. Information Technology & Organizational Communication.

This paper provides an overview and analysis of the impact and role of information technology on contemporary organizational communications. The focus of the analysis is on the role and impact of various integrated information and communication technologies (ICTs), such as email, video conferencing, groupware, instant messaging, and others on organizational communications and broader organizational relations. The investigation considers both the positive (e.g., productivity, efficiency, quality, and innovative-enhancing) and negative (e.g., liability issues, impact on motivation and creativity, time-wasting, etc.) impact of ICTs on organizations and organizational communications. The managerial communications implications of organizations’ adoption of ICTs are considered and discussed with recommendations for future practice. KEYWORDS: information technology organizational communications email groupware awareness monitoring instant messaging employee privacy employer liability. 18 pages, 47 footnotes, 17 bibliographic sources. 4,289 words.

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17379. Web & It Hosting Facilities Harvard Case Study Technology Note 601134.

This paper provides a Berkeley Research analysis and solution to a Harvard Business School case study technology note (601134) by Robert D. Austin concerning the current conditions, trends, risks, opportunities, and future potential of the Web and IT (information technology) hosting facilities industry. The critical issue in this case concerns the fact that managers are now faced with new decisions about how to design and manage their underlying IT infrastructure. Specifically, they are faced with new decisions about whether or not to outsource their mission-critical IT systems to Web and IT hosting facilities. The paper includes problem identification, analysis of major issues, and recommendations. KEYWORDS: IT management web hosting case studies IT infrastructure mis case solution electronic commerce Internet. 8 pages, 0 footnotes, 0 bibliographic sources. 1,830 words.

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17377. Cisco Systems Architecture: Erp & Web-Enabled It.

This paper provides a case analysis and case solution to a popular Harvard Business School case study (301099) by Richard L. Nolan, Kelley Porter, and Christina Akers on Cisco Systems, Inc. circa 2000. The case focuses on Cisco’s enterprise resource planning (ERP) implementation and launch of Web-enabled information technology. The analysis focuses on two critical issues: What were the main factors that led to Cisco’s successful ERP implementation? and 2) Can these factors be reliably replicated at other companies? KEYWORDS: cisco systems enterprise resource planning case studies erp internet based technologies case solution technological change. 6 pages, 0 footnotes, 0 bibliographic sources. 1,455 words.

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17271. Accounting Software.

This paper provides a review of the scholarly literature on accounting software for business use. After considering the general advantages of accounting software for business, the features and benefits of some of the specific software programs used for business accounting purposes are discussed. The analysis then considers key factors in businesses’ decision to adopt/not adopt accounting software. Cost, ease of use, customizability, vendor support, and the existence of special features are some of the critical factors in businesses’ adoption decisions. KEYWORDS: accounting software spreadsheets Quickbooks ERP Excel. 12 pages, 22 footnotes, 16 bibliographic sources. 2,882 words.

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17263. Ebay: Strategy.

This paper provides a strategic analysis eBay’s organizational and marketing strategy. The paper includes an overview and analysis of eBay’s history, mission, current operations, strategies, and operating environment as well as an analysis of eBay’s position relative to its major competitors. The paper concludes with a summary S.W.O.T. analysis and recommendations on future adjustments to eBay’s strategy. KEYWORDS: eBay online auctions online marketplace strategy Amazon Yahoo expansion diversification Skype PayPal. APA Style. 15 pages, 68 footnotes, 49 bibliographic sources. 4,587 words.

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17188. Microsoft Antitrust Lawsuit.

This paper provides a summary overview and analysis of the Microsoft antitrust case (United States v. Microsoft), Civil Action No. 98-1232, U.S. District Court, D.C.). The claims and positions of both parties to the case are identified and explained. The precise charges the government raised against Microsoft are identified, and the legal basis for these charges explained. Microsoft’s responses to the charges are discussed and explained. The procedural (litigation) history of the case is summarized and the terms of the final settlement are reviewed and analyzed. The concluding section offers a personal assessment of the major issues in the case. Keywords: antitrust litigation Microsoft software windows anti-competitive bundling tie-ins. 12 pages; 32 footnotes; 20 bibliographic sources. 3,653 words.

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17162. The Use of Information Technology in Medical Diagnosis.

Focusing primarily on cancer diagnosis, this paper explores the use of information technology as an aid to making diagnostic decisions. The development and use of Artificial Neural Networks (ANN) and their integration with clinical decision support systems (CDSS) for diagnostic problems are described and analyzed. Specific applications in breast cancer and prostate cancer diagnostic situations are described. The ethical, practical and technological limitations in IT-assisted medical diagnosis are considered. 11 pages; 38 footnotes; 15 bibliographic sources. 3,063 words.

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17161. Geographic Information Systems (Gis) for Decision Making.

This paper investigates and discusses the use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for decision-making applications in the real world, including real estate development planning, agricultural development, environmental management, urban development, and public management. The existing and potential uses of GIS for decision making in watershed management, environmental protection, agricultural planning, agricultural/non-agricultural land allocation decisions, urban commercial development, and urban planning and management are described and discussed. Limitations and problems in GIS implementation and use within these contexts are also discussed. A concluding section looks at the future of GIS technologies and usages. 13 pages; 37 footnotes; 20 bibliographic sources. 3,586 words.

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17102. Employee Email, Internet Use & Sexual Harassment.

This paper provides an overview and analysis of the nexus between the increase in workplace based sexual harassment claims and the proliferation of work-based email and Internet use. The analysis begins with a general overview of the issue and recent trends. Following a brief review of the status of sexual harassment law as it applies to workplace settings, the investigation looks at how email and Internet technologies are implicated in sexual harassment and considers some of the reasons why these technologies have provoked harassment claims. The next section considers employer responses to the problem. The concluding section makes recommendations for addressing the problem. Keywords: sexual harassment employment email. KEYWORDS: sexual harassment employees email online pornography workplace. APA Style. 15 pages; 39 footnotes; 21 bibliographic sources. 4,542 words.

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15943. amazon.com.

This paper discusses both the successes and weaknesses of the Internet bookstore, including Amazon.com’s growth strategies, product development, and partnerships. Argues that Amazon may have spread itself too thin by pursuing so many different side interests (besides its main business of book selling). 6 pages; 23 footnotes; 5 bibliographic sources. 1,378 words.

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15926. Computers and the Science of Weather Forecasting.

This paper describes how forecasts are made and how the use of computer models has developed over the years. Although computer-based forecasting has become increasingly sophisticated and accurate, there are still some areas in need of improvement, and such improvements can be expected with future developments in computer power and observation methods. 10 pages; 28 footnotes; 9 bibliographic sources.

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15907. The Apple Ipod.

This paper provides an overview of the Apple iPod, its success, and the view that it will become a major element in Apple’s future growth. Includes a discussion of the product’s features, the related iTunes service (for downloading songs), the decision to make the product compatible for Windows users, marketing strategies, and data on sales and market share. 16 pages; 61 footnotes; 11 bibliographic sources. RELATED PAPERS

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